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Electric fencing and your energizer
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Tru-Test Ltd thanks the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for permission to including battery chargers.
reproduce Information from its International Publication 60335-2-76 ed.2.1 (2006). All
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placement and context in which the extracts and contents are reproduced by the author,
performing any work on the fence.
nor is IEC in any way responsible for the other content or accuracy therein. - Read all the safety considerations carefully.
- Check your installation to ensure that it
complies with all local safety regulations.
803157 Issue 2 04/2014
- This battery energizer must not be connected
to a battery while the battery is being charged
Models covered by this manual by a mains operated charger.
1.2 J model 2.3 J model Notes:
CB1.2 CB2.3 - This product has been designed for use with
CB1200 CB2300 electric animal fences.
- Keep these instructions in a handy location.

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Parts of the energizer

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Key to symbols on the energizer
Fence earth terminal. Connect the fence
earth terminal to the earth system.
Fence output terminal. Connect the fence
output terminal to the fence.
Risk of electric shock! This energizer should
be opened or repaired only by qualified
personnel.
Read full instructions before use.
This battery energizer is intended for
connection to a 12 V battery.
This battery energizer must not be connected
to a battery while the battery is being
charged by a mains operated charger. Do not
connect the energizer or the battery wiring to
any other mains operated equipment
This symbol on the product or its packaging
indicates that this product must not be
disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is
your responsibility to dispose of your waste
equipment by handing it over to a designated
collection point for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment. The
separate collection and recycling of your
waste equipment at the time of disposal will
help conserve natural resources and ensure
that it is recycled in a manner that protects
human health and the environment. For more
information about where you can drop off
your waste equipment for recycling, please
contact your local city recycling office or the
dealer from whom you purchased the
product.
What are the benefits of an electric fence?
An electric fence has many benefits over conventional
fencing:
Requires less labour and materials to construct.
Flexibility to change or add paddocks when
required. The use of strip grazing techniques can
allow temporary fencing to be quickly and easily
erected or removed.
Controls a broader range of animals.
Minimises damage to expensive livestock when
compared with other fencing mechanisms, for
example barbed wire.
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How does an electric fence work?
An electric fence system comprises an energizer and an
insulated fence. The energizer puts very short pulses of
electricity onto the fence line. These pulses have a high
voltage, but are of very short duration (less than
3/10,000ths of a second). However, a shock from an
electric fence pulse is very uncomfortable and animals
quickly learn to respect electric fences. An electric
fence is not only a physical barrier, but is also a strong
psychological barrier.
Installation
To set up the energizer for use, install the battery and
connect the energizer to an electric fence and an
earthing system.
Installing the battery
1 Place the energizer on a flat surface. Open the lid
of the energizer by releasing the side latches.
Remove any loose accessories from the battery
compartment.
2 Select a 12 V battery to use with the energizer.
3 Place the battery in the battery compartment.
4 Connect the red, positive (+ve) energizer clip to
the positive terminal on the battery and the black,
negative (-ve) energizer clip to the negative
terminal on the battery.
5 Close the lid of the energizer.
Positioning
Position the energizer in an upright position on firm
ground, away from flooding and out of reach of animals
and children.
If possible, position the energizer in a sheltered area to
protect it from the weather and improve visibility of the
indicators. Try to position the energizer as near as
possible to the centre of the electric fence. Ensure that
the energizer, battery, earth rods and all connections
are protected from interference by animals.
Connecting the energizer to the fence
1 Push the earth rods fully into firm ground. See
Installing and testing an earth system on page 6.
2 Connect the green earth lead from the energizers
fence earth terminal ( ) to the earthing system.
3 Connect the red fence lead from the energizers
fence output terminal ( ) to the fence. Make sure
there is a good contact. If necessary, carefully
strip the polywire to expose steel strands in order
to provide a good connection.
 Joint clamp
Indicates a load on the energizer.
Fence Fence Attention required to ensure reliable
output earth animal control.
terminal terminal
Fence is heavily loaded and needs
urgent attention.

If at any time all the indicator lights flash for more than
10 seconds, turn off the energizer for approximately 10
Earth
system
seconds, then turn it on again.
If the indicator lights continue to flash, return the
energizer to the nearest authorised service agent.
Solar installation
For information about selecting components, Pulse speed switch
assembling and positioning a solar energizer system,
refer to Resources within the website of the relevant Setting Description
Tru-Test Group brand, which you can access from the
website www.tru-test.com. Fast The energizer will pulse fast at
all times.
Operation Auto The energizer will adjust its
The energizer functions according to the position of the pulse speed to conserve battery
Power Output and Pulse Speed switches. See Parts of power, depending on the battery
the energizer on page 1. charge level. See the table
below.
Power output switch Fast - The energizer will pulse fast at
This switch controls the power output setting of the nocturnal night and slow speed during the
energizer. day (used where stock or
predators are nocturnal).
Setting Description However, if the battery charge
Full power The energizer is operating at level is Low, the pulse speed
full output power. during the day will change to
being very slow.
Full power The energizer is operating at
with battery full output power, but indicator Slow - The energizer will pulse at slow
test lights show the battery level. nocturnal speed at night and fast speed
See Battery test setting on page during the day. However, if the
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indicator lights. pulse speed during the night will
change to being very slow.
Half power The energizer is operating at
approximately half the output Note: In all switch positions, the energizer will stop
power of the Full Power setting. functioning before the battery discharges completely.
Off The energizer is off and is not This helps to prevent battery damage.
operating. Auto setting
When the Pulse Speed switch is set to Auto, the pulse
Indicator lights
speed varies according to the battery charge level.
Select the output setting using the Power output Battery charge level Pulse speed
switch. One of the three output performance indicator
lights will flash with each pulse. The lights indicate the Optimal Fast approximately 1
approximate voltage at the Fence output terminals, seconds between pulses
except when the Power Output switch is set to Full Medium Slow approximately 2
Power with Battery Test.. seconds between pulses
Recommended Low Very slow approximately 3
seconds between pulses

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Battery test setting
When the Power Output switch is set to Full Power with Battery Test, the indicator lights show the charge level of the
battery and other battery information. The battery test is only relevant when a lead-acid battery is used. The table below
explains what the indicator lights represent and any action required for each installation.
Lights Battery-only installation
Green light on Optimal battery charge level:
No action required.
Yellow light on Medium battery charge level:
Monitor battery charge level.
Recharge the battery to avoid
long term battery damage.
Red light on Low battery charge level:
Recharge the battery
immediately.
Green light flashing Not applicable.
Red light flashing Battery may be faulty:
Recharge the battery and
monitor battery performance
for seven days.
If the light flashes within seven
days, the battery should be
checked by a battery specialist
and replaced if necessary.
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Solar installation
Optimal battery charge level. (Readings for a solar
installation are only accurate in the early morning or late
evening when the solar panel has been out of the sunlight
for several hours.)
Low to Medium battery charge level:
Recharge the battery immediately.
Check the solar panel wiring is connected properly
and is intact.
Check that the solar panel is installed correctly and is
clean.
If the problem recurs, the panel may be inadequate or
faulty.
Take the entire system to an authorised service agent
for assessment.
Low battery charge level:
See Low to Medium battery charge level above
Battery connections may be faulty:
Check that the battery clips are connected properly
and that the wiring is intact.
Battery may be over-charged or faulty:
Disconnect the solar panel for 24 hours
Reconnect the solar panel and monitor for seven
days.
If the light flashes within seven days, there may be
something wrong with the system.
Take the entire system to an authorised service agent
for assessment.
Battery may be faulty:
Recharge the battery and monitor battery
performance for seven days.
If the light flashes within seven days, the battery
should be checked by a battery specialist and
replaced if necessary.

Battery selection and management
This section refers exclusively to rechargeable, wet-cell
lead-acid batteries, for example car, tractor, truck,
marine or specialist deep-cycle batteries.
The battery you select will depend on whether your
installation is a battery-only or a solar installation.
Battery selection for a battery-only
installation
The battery selected should have the highest amp hour
(Ah) rating possible while still fitting inside the battery
compartment. The dimensions of the battery
compartment are 210x240x290 mm (8x9x11)
(WxHxD).
For best system reliability and long term battery life, the
preferred battery and charging regime is use a
deep-cycle, lead-acid battery and to recharge it when it
has discharged to Medium charge level.
The table below shows the number of days the
energizer can operate before the battery requires
recharging. The table is based on the energizer
operating with an 80 Ah battery discharged to 20%.
Although operating time can exceed the number of days
shown here, this is likely to cause battery damage and
will necessitate frequent replacement of the battery.
Energizer Selector switch Current Operating
model positions required time (days)
1.2 J Full Power-Fast Pulse 137 mA 21
Full Power-Slow Pulse 70 mA 38
2.3 J Full Power-Fast Pulse 252 mA 11
Full Power-Slow Pulse 125 mA 21
Battery selection for solar installation
Battery management
Battery charging
Warning! Batteries contain harmful chemicals and
when used incorrectly, may cause injury. Observe
the guidelines for battery care, maintenance and
safety in this manual and in the documentation
supplied with your battery.
A battery-only installation has unique requirements.
Regular recharging of the battery is essential. Use a
suitably-rated battery charger to recharge the battery.
Refer to the battery manufacturers recommendations.
1 Disconnect the battery from the energizer.
2 Attach the positive (+) battery charger lead to the
positive terminal of the battery, and the negative
() battery charger lead to the negative terminal
on the battery.
3 Insert the battery chargers input power plug into
a mains or line socket and turn on the power
supply.
4 After the battery is charged, disconnect it from
the battery charger before connecting it to the
energizer.
Caution! Over-charging the battery will reduce its
life. Do not exceed the recommendations of the
battery manufacturer on recharging the battery
from a mains-powered source.
A correctly installed solar energizer system requires very
little battery maintenance. The solar panel selected
should be sufficient to maintain the battery at full or
near-full charge.

The battery and solar panel must be selected carefully Battery care and maintenance
to suit the energizer's electrical current consumption. House the battery in a suitably designed battery
This will depend on the position of the energizer box, if the battery is likely to be exposed to the
selector switch, the energizer model being used and the weather.
amount of sunshine at the location of the installation.
When not in use, store the battery fully charged
As a guide, the minimum amp hour (Ah) rating of the and recharge at regular intervals (every 8 weeks).
12 V lead-acid battery required for each model is shown Recharge a discharged battery as soon as
below. This table is based on average usage over seven possible. Batteries should not be left discharged.
days with no sunlight.
Inspect the battery regularly to ensure that the
Minimum electrolyte level does not fall below the surface of
Energizer Selector switch Current battery the battery plates.
model positions required capacity Top up the battery using distilled water. Do not
1.2 J Full Power-Fast Pulse 137 mA 26 Ah overfill. Refer to the battery manufacturer's
Full Power-Slow Pulse 70 mA 15 Ah recommendations for more information.
2.3 J Full Power-Fast Pulse 252 mA 50 Ah
Full Power-Slow Pulse 125 mA 26 Ah

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Battery safety
Ensure that the battery is well ventilated when
recharging.
Avoid temperatures greater than 50 C (120 F).
Ensure the battery is not exposed to naked flame
or sparks.
Building an electric fence
For information about building a permanent or
temporary electric fence, refer to Resources within the
relevant Tru-Test Group brand website, which you can
access from the website www.tru-test.com.
Installing and testing an earth system
For information about installing and testing an earth
system, refer to Resources within the relevant Tru-Test
Group brand website, which you can access from the
website www.tru-test.com.
The table below specifies the minimum number of 2 m
(66) earth rods recommended for an earthing system:
Energizer model Earth rods
1.2 J 2 An electric animal fence shall not be supplied from two
2.3 J 3 separate energizers or from independent fence circuits
Safety considerations
Definition of special terms
Energizer An appliance that is intended to periodically
deliver voltage impulses to a fence connected to it.
Fence A barrier for animals or for the purpose of
security, comprising one or more conductors such as
metal wires, rods or rails.
Electric fence A barrier which includes one or more
electric conductors, insulated from earth, to which
electric pulses are applied by an energizer.
Fence circuit All conductive parts or components
within an energizer that are connected or are intended
to be connected, galvanically, to the output terminals.
Earth electrode Metal structure that is driven into the
ground near an energizer and connected electrically to
the Fence earth terminal of the energizer, and that is
independent of other earthing arrangements.
Connecting lead An electric conductor, used to
connect the energizer to the electric fence or the earth
electrode.
Electric animal fence An electric fence used to contain
animals within or exclude animals from a particular
area.
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Requirements for electric animal fences
Electric animal fences and their ancillary equipment
shall be installed, operated and maintained in a manner
that minimises danger to persons, animals or their
surroundings.
Warning! Avoid contacting electric fence wires
especially with the head, neck or torso. Do not
climb over, through or under a multi-wire electric
fence. Use a gate or a specially designed crossing
point.
This energizer is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the energizer by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the energizer.
Electric animal fence constructions that are likely to lead
to the entanglement of animals or persons shall be
avoided.
of the same energizer.
For any two separate electric animal fences, each
supplied from a separate energizer independently
timed, the distance between the wires of the two
electric animal fences shall be at least 2.5 m (8). If this
gap is to be closed, this shall be effected by means of
electrically non-conductive material or an isolated metal
barrier.
Barbed wire or razor wire shall not be electrified by an
energizer.
A non-electrified fence incorporating barbed wire or
razor wire may be used to support one or more off-set
electrified wires of an electric animal fence. The
supporting devices for the electrified wires shall be
constructed so as to ensure that these wires are
positioned at a minimum distance of 150 mm (6) from
the vertical plane of the non-electrified wires. The
barbed wire and razor wire shall be earthed at regular
intervals.
Follow our recommendations regarding earthing.
A distance of at least 10 m (33) shall be maintained
between the energizer earth electrode and any other
earthing system connected parts such as the power
supply system protective earth or the
telecommunication system earth.
Connecting leads that are run inside buildings shall be
effectively insulated from the earthed structural parts of
the building. This may be achieved by using insulated
high voltage cable.
Connecting leads that are run underground shall be run
in conduit of insulating material or else insulated high
voltage cable shall be used. Care must be taken to
avoid damage to the connecting leads due to the
effects of animal hooves or vehicle wheels sinking into
the ground.
Connecting leads shall not be installed in the same
conduit as the mains supply wiring, communication
cables or data cables.
Connecting leads and electric animal fence wires shall
not cross above overhead power or communication
lines.
Crossings with overhead power lines shall be avoided
wherever possible. If such a crossing cannot be avoided
it shall be made underneath the power line and as
nearly as possible at right angles to it.
If connecting leads and electric animal fence wires are
installed near an overhead power line, the clearances
shall not be less than those shown in the table below.
Minimum clearances from power lines for electric
animal fences
Power line voltage Clearance
1000 V 3 m (10)
1000 V to 33,000 V 4 m (13) and is of a type with a minimum degree of protection
33,000 V 8 m (27)
If connecting leads and electric animal fence wires are
installed near an overhead power line, their height
above the ground shall not exceed 3 m (10). This
height applies to either side of the orthogonal
projection of the outermost conductors of the power
line on the ground surface, for a distance of:
2 m (66) for power lines operating at a nominal control animals. However, you also require a well
voltage not exceeding 1000 V.
15 m (50) for power lines operating at a nominal
voltage exceeding 1000 V.
Electric animal fences intended for deterring birds,
household pet containment or training animals such as
cows need only be supplied from low output energizers
to obtain satisfactory and safe performance.
In electric animal fences intended for deterring birds
from roosting on buildings, no electric fence wire shall
be connected to the energizer earth electrode. A
warning sign shall be fitted to every point where
persons may gain ready access to the conductors.
Where an electric animal fence crosses a public
pathway, a non-electrified gate shall be incorporated in
the electric animal fence at that point or a crossing by
means of stiles shall be provided. At any such crossing,
the adjacent electrified wires shall carry warning signs.
Any part of an electric animal fence that is installed
along a public road or pathway shall be identified at
frequent intervals by warning signs securely fastened to
the fence posts or firmly clamped to the fence wires.
The size of the warning sign shall be at least
100x200 mm (4x8).
The background colour of both sides of the
warning sign shall be yellow. The inscription on
the sign shall be black and shall be either:
or the substance of CAUTION: Electric fence.
The inscription shall be indelible, inscribed on
both sides of the warning sign and have a height
of at least 25 mm (1).
Ensure that all mains-operated, ancillary equipment
connected to the electric animal fence circuit provides a
degree of isolation between the fence circuit and the
supply mains equivalent to that provided by the
energizer.
Protection from the weather shall be provided for the
ancillary equipment unless this equipment is certified by
the manufacturer as being suitable for use outdoors,
IPX4.
Frequently asked
questions/Troubleshooting
What voltage is required to control animals?
4 kV is widely accepted as an adequate voltage to
constructed fence system to ensure that animals cannot
push through electrified wires.
The fence voltage is below 4 kV. How do I
increase the voltage?
Check the energizer. Ensure that the energizer is on and
set to operate at full power. Disconnect the fence wire
from the energizer's fence output terminal. Measure the
voltage across the energizer terminals using a Fault
Finder or a Digital Voltmeter. If the voltage is less than
6 kV, the energizer may require servicing.
Check the energizer earthing. Use the procedure
described in Installing and testing an earth system on
page 6.
Check the fence system for faults. The most common
source of low voltage is faults on the fence line.
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If the fence, earth and energizer are in good condition
and the voltage is still below 4 kV, talk to your nearest
reseller. Recent extensions to your fence, a poor fence
layout, or soil conditions may be causing inadequate
voltage.
1.2 J 2.3 J
How do I locate faults? CB1.2 CB2.3
The recommended tool for locating faults is a Fault CB1200 CB2300
Finder. These have a combined voltage and current
meter which allows you to rapidly locate sources of
current leakage. Alternatively, use a digital voltmeter.
Use cut-out switches to turn off the power to different
sections of the farm. If the voltage on the fence
increases when a section of the farm is turned off, then
investigate that section for possible faults.
There are no lights flashing on the energizer
Ensure the power supply is on. Check the fence system
for faults (see above). Check the energizer (see above).
If the energizer still does not operate, it may require
servicing.

Servicing -
This energizer contains no user serviceable parts. It
must be returned to an authorised service agent for -
repair.

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Warranty
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This product is warranted against faulty material and
workmanship for a period from the date of purchase. If -
a warranted defect occurs, return this product with

proof of purchase to the place of purchase. Details of
warranty periods and other terms applying are available
at the place of purchase.
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Note:
- No responsibility is accepted for any accident or
damage caused subsequent to any tampering with -
or modification to or misuse of this product.
- To the maximum extent permitted by law, this
warranty is exclusive, personal to you and in lieu of
all other warranties, representations or conditions
relating to this product (whether express or implied
and whenever arising) whether originating by -
statute, law, trade, custom or otherwise.
- The product warranty is only valid in the original -
country of purchase. Any claims made in another
country may incur full repair costs at the owners
expense.
This warranty covers defects caused by lightning in USA
and Canada only. For the rest of the world, lightning is
excluded.

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Product specifications
1.2 J Energizer 2.3 J Energizer
Power supply (12.6 V nominal) 11-15 V DC 11-15 V DC
Current consumption (12 V DC)
Full power-fast pulse 137 mA 252 mA
Half power-fast pulse 70 mA
Output voltage
No load 10.5 kV 10.7 kV
500 5.3 kV 5.9 kV
Maximum output energy 1.2 J at 600 2.3 J at 400
Stored energy 1.6 J 3.3 J
Dimensions (WxHxD) 342x400x253 mm 342x400x253 mm
(13x15x10) (13x15x10)
Weight 3.2 kg (7 lb) 3.2 kg (7 lb)

1.2 J Energizer 2.3 J Energizer

12.6 V 11-15 V DC 11-15 V DC

12 V DC
- 137 mA 252 mA
- 70 mA

10.5 kV 10.5 kV
500 5.3 kV 5.3 kV

1.2 J 600 1.2 J 600

1.6 J 3.3 J
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3.2 kg 3.2 kg

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